100% OEM Factory Finish

Glasurit logo featuring a colorful parrot with the brand name in bold blue letters on a white circle background, set against a yellow backdrop.

From BASF; The most OEM approved paintline in the world

At The Great Auto Body, we prioritize quality craftsmanship along with quality paint. We proudly use Glasurit 100L from BASF.

Glasurit is one of the most prestigious paint systems in the entire world, able to flawlessly match the color of any automobile. Glasurit is proudly approved by BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Acura, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, Audi, Ford, General Motors, FCA, Tesla, Nissan, Lexus, and many more.    

A colorful parrot with red, blue, yellow, and green feathers flying next to a can of Glasurit 100 paint, which features a similar parrot design on its label.
Certificate of course completion for Edgar Rangel in Refishing Application and Blending from I-CAR, dated 09/14/2023.

The Paint Process

A dark blue car in a paint booth, with parts masked off in yellow tape and primer applied to the door.

Panel Preparation

The beginning of any paint process begins with the proper decontamination of any impurities. After proper cleaning, and any prep work, the car is masked inside and out to protect the entire car from overspray in unwanted areas.


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Substrate Application

Before the application of any paint, a proper substrate must be prepared. Any exposed metal or plastic is coated with special primers to prevent corrosion and promote adhesion to the panel. Repair areas/ new panels are then coated with primer/sealer to create an even surface to promote a uniform finish for the paint application and create a proper ground coat for color opacity.

A blue car is inside a paint booth, covered with plastic and masking tape, likely being prepared for painting or touch-up.

Base Coat Application

Our Low V.O.C waterbase basecoat is applied to the surface where the repair area is located. Unless painting a full panel, the basecoat is used to blend out away from the repair, making the substrate coated with the color coat. This process is finished when the water evaporating from the paint, leaving a dull/flat finish.

A dark blue BMW car is covered with protective plastic and masking tape, likely in a workshop or paint booth, preparing for painting or detailing work.

Base Coat application 2

After 2-3 coats of the color pigment, it is fully evaporated and checked for opacity with specialized lights that replicate sun light. After Basecoat is verified to be applied correctly, it is now ready for Clear coat application.


Clear Coat Application

A blue car, likely a sports model, is inside a paint booth, covered with plastic and yellow masking tape, indicating it is in the process of being painted or detailed.

The last step in paint application is the clear coat. Clear coat is composed of resins, solvents, and a hardener. A proper application leaves a smooth glossy finish that replicates the rest of OEM paint. Upon drying, the solvents evaporate from the clearcoat, creating a layer of UV protection at the surface of the clear coat.  


Baking cycle

A black car in a paint booth, covered with masking tape and plastic sheeting, ready for painting.

After a paint job is done, it is baked to 140 degrees F. This allows for the paint to be fully cured to handle and assemble back together for final delivery. Waxing and automated washing are not recommended for at least 2 weeks for paint to fully harden. 


Often, automotive paint is thought to be a single layer of pigment on a car, but that is far from the truth. In reality, paint is composed of multiple layers of substrates and adhesion promoters to create the smooth finish you see on the surface.

Paint is not only a technical application, rather it is a science of chemistry that requires careful considerations for maximum and optimal results. 


We use the best paint in the world. Using this Science and our certifications, we guarentee you perfect results